ALICEA ENGQUIST

Oversaw and enhanced studio-wide software development projects. Fostered effective communication between project team and stakeholders. Optimized processes to ensure efficient project management and team productivity. Disseminated interdepartmental communications. Fostered collaborative relationships with multi-departmental teams

• Doubled team completion output by reinstating Sprint Retrospectives, adjusting Sprint Planning, adding weekly backlog refinement meetings with the Product Owner, and implementing a pre-Sprint Planning prep meeting
• Drove resolution of high-priority issues raised by production by collaborating with engineering leadership to negotiate decisions on project additions, deletions, and trade-offs
• Developed and updated complex project plans spanning 6+ months, tracking progress to ensure on-time delivery
• Maintained project management organizing body (PMO) documentation, increasing efficiency and accuracy
• Implemented reflective 'lessons learned' sessions following dev cycles as timeboxed by Pixar films to define next steps.

Administered executive calendars for Vice Presidents with meticulous attention to detail to fluctuations and conflicts. Cultivated positive rapport across teams and leadership. Promptly communicated schedule changes and updates. Developed and hosted team-building, morale-boosting events and recognition

• Captained annual technology-sharing conference, Disgraph, across Disney studios (ILM, Disney Research, WDAS, and Pixar); established standardized processes and documented program for future organizers
• Coordinated RenderMan Art & Science Fair, an annual showcase of innovations in visual effects and animation technology
• Established Motion Capture team, collaborating across departments to build documentation and tracking process for team requests, studio usage, shared calendar, and work request template
• Evaluated and selected vendors within budget and aligned to long-term company vision
• Recognized with Hero Award, given to five employees each year.

Oversaw daily operations, including comprehensive management of executive calendars, travel arrangements, and departmental support activities. Served as liaison between departments and assistants

• Conceived, pitched, and executed Pixar's inaugural Wellness Week in 2019 for Studio Tools' crew for 100 team members
• Arranged team meetings, planned and coordinated special events, and managed office logistics; re-prioritized pertinent calendar events and sequence scheduling with broad discretion
• Executed budget management, vendor invoices, purchase orders, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and legal documentation.

Directed the global new hire and relocation process for software recruitment, ensuring a seamless transition for candidates. Facilitated complex interview schedules, partnering cross-functionally and with key stakeholders. Supported Maps, Siri, iCloud, and Core OS

• Upheld data integrity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and produced reports
• Prioritized workload, ensuring timely distribution of employment materials, including offer letters, and accurate invoice processing
• Fostered strong collaborative relationships, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the hiring process.

Supervised new hire and relocation process for software recruiting. Diagnosed and fulfilled staffing needs for internal clients. Coordinated with various stakeholders across multiple platforms

• Project-managed and collaborated with diverse business groups and recruiters to coordinate interviews spanning multiple days, locational, and travel arrangements by utilizing Batch Days and Multi-Team panels
• Generated innovative strategies to discover top talent and enhanced existing programs
• Created and distributed employment-related correspondence

Oversaw global and cross-functional work rotations for Google's Information Technology Residency Program (ITRP). Streamlined processes and centralized team management, resource allocation, and coordination of team-building events and training sessions

• Developed team-specific new hire welcome process and initiation procedures
• Partnered with engineers to automate staffing schedule for nine IT Help Desk stations ('Techstop') across various locations after identifying need
• Founded events committee and established a regular cadence of event programming

Supervised office logistics and fulfillment staff. Acted as executive liaison and representative. Managed event planning and recruitment tasks.

• Headed operations during program manager’s maternity leave, overseeing recruitment and office administration
• Oversaw office logistics and supervised administrative assistants and operations coordinator
• Planned, managed, and executed conferences, coordinating with vendors and managing event setups and teardowns
• Conducted market research for potential new venues and coordinated events across the US

Coordinated operational procedures for a cyclical program. Administered Salesforce accounts. Managed web content administration. Supported recruitment.

• Organized Salesforce accounts and maintained CRM integrity, dashboards, and reporting
• Oversaw candidate tracking, including coordinating applicants, managing job ads, and maintaining our tracking system
• Implemented new software and Learning Management System (LMS)
• Directed proofreading and editing of company documents